We, as smartphone fans and users, are moving into a very unique time in our history. Mobile usage of smartphones (and other mobile devices like laptops and tablets) has increased the demand for mobile wireless broadband to astronomical levels. Mobile carriers are providing this service to consumers, and are seeing profits skyrocket as users are removed from so-called unlimited plans onto more carrier friendly (and profitable) tiered data plans. No longer do consumers need unlimited calling plans - they need bigger and bigger data packages. This shift to mobile consumption of data by users on such a large scale and the incredible price gouging of consumers by voice and data providers is moving us towards a state of what I'd refer to as the "datapocolypse" - where the demand for data is so great and the cost of getting it is so much that (as the saying goes) something's gotta give.
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Sunday, March 17, 2013
[Op-Ed] How wireless carriers are bringing about the "datapocolypse"
We, as smartphone fans and users, are moving into a very unique time in our history. Mobile usage of smartphones (and other mobile devices like laptops and tablets) has increased the demand for mobile wireless broadband to astronomical levels. Mobile carriers are providing this service to consumers, and are seeing profits skyrocket as users are removed from so-called unlimited plans onto more carrier friendly (and profitable) tiered data plans. No longer do consumers need unlimited calling plans - they need bigger and bigger data packages. This shift to mobile consumption of data by users on such a large scale and the incredible price gouging of consumers by voice and data providers is moving us towards a state of what I'd refer to as the "datapocolypse" - where the demand for data is so great and the cost of getting it is so much that (as the saying goes) something's gotta give.
[News] Samsung debuts the Galaxy S4
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| Photo courtesy of Droid-Life |
- Processor: 1.9GHz Quad-core processor or 1.6GHz Octa-core processor (depending on global region)
- Memory: 2GB of RAM and 16/ 32/ 64 GB User memory expandable through SDcard slot
- Display: 5″ full-HD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080) display, with 441 ppi
- Connections: Hexaband LTE, HSPA+, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, IR controller
- Battery: 2,600mAh
- Ships with Android 4.2.2
The Galaxy S4 has a larger screen than its predecessor, while still managing to come in thinner and lighter. From early reports, this true HD screen looks incredible with vivid rich colors and amazing sharpness and clarity. This is sure to be a huge selling point with fans of Samsung.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
[Op-Ed]It's the battery, stupid.
One of the motto's of Bill Clinton's successful Presidential campaign in 1992 was "it's the economy, stupid." It was a reminder of what was really the most important issue to voters and what the election would ultimately hinge on. In the fight for smartphone buyer's dollars, Android manufacturers(OEM's) need to learn "it's the battery, stupid."
Ask the average smartphone owner what the biggest complaint about their phone is, and you're going to hear "the battery life" at or near the top of the list. For a long time poor battery life was a function of technological limitations. But that's simply not the case anymore. So why are OEM's still producing phones that can't easily make it through a full day?
Ask the average smartphone owner what the biggest complaint about their phone is, and you're going to hear "the battery life" at or near the top of the list. For a long time poor battery life was a function of technological limitations. But that's simply not the case anymore. So why are OEM's still producing phones that can't easily make it through a full day?
Friday, March 1, 2013
[Rumor] Galaxy S4 to launch in black & white
| Possilble Galaxy S4 render |
*Source: Droid-Life
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